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In light of Frank Gore’s inspired play, here is a full profile of him from the Official S.F. 49ers site:
CAREER: Emerged as one of the NFL’s top running backs in 2006 after carrying the ball a FRANCHISE-RECORD 312 times for another FRANCHISE-RECORD 1,695 yards…Named as NFC’s starting running back in his FIRST CAREER PRO BOWL in 2006…Led the NFC with 1,695 yards rushing and finished third in the NFL in rushing yards and rushing average (5.4 avg.)…Led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 yards or more…Also set a FRANCHISE-RECORD with 2,180 combined yards…Set a 49ers SINGLE-GAME RUSHING RECORD with 212 yards vs. Seattle (11-19)…Rambled for nine 100-yard rushing games, a FRANCHISE-RECORD in 2006, bringing his career total to 10…Won NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK twice in 2006…In 2005, had one of the most productive seasons for a 49er rookie running back in team history…Led team with 608 rushing yards…The last time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing was 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards…Averaged 4.8 yards per gain, the highest of any 2005 NFL rookie rusher with more than 55 carries…His 72-yard touchdown run against Washington (10-23-05) is the fifth-longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers rookie…Breakaway threat who is also a tough inside runner…Can run through potential tacklers on his way to the end zone…Gifted talent that plays with unparalleled passion for the game.
TRANSACTIONS: Originally a third round (65th pick overall) draft choice by San Francisco in 2005…First of two third-round selections.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2006:
• Played and started in all 16 games.
• Led 49ers in rushing yards with FRANCHISE-RECORD 312 carries for FRANCHISE RECORD 1,695 yards with eight touchdowns. Also paced team in receptions (61) for 485 yards and one touchdown.
• Combined 2,180 yards receiving and rushing also set FRANCHISE-RECORD and ranked fourth in the NFL and second in the NFC.
• Finished third in the NFL and first in the NFC in rushing yards with 1,695. Finished third in NFL with 5.4-yard rushing average.
• Led the NFL with 16 rushes for 20 yards or more.
• Ran for nine, 100-yard games in 2006 to bring career total to 10. Nine 100-yard games shattered franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season.
• Set 49ers SINGLE-GAME RUSHING RECORD with 212 yards vs. Seattle (11-19).
• Earned NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Awards during Week 5 and Week 12 for outstanding offensive efforts.
• Awarded 49ers 2006 ED BLOCK COURAGE AWARD winner for his tireless work ethic and determination while rehabilitating two surgically repaired shoulders during the 2006 off-season.
• Also a co-recipient of the 2006 BILL WALSH AWARD (with CB Walt Harris), given to the team’s most valuable player as voted on by the coaching staff.
• Started at running back vs. St. Louis (9-17), registering his second NFL 100-yard game with a 127 yards rushing on 29 carries for a 4.4-yard average.
• Started at running back vs. Philadelphia (9-24), carrying the ball 16 times for 52 yards and making six catches for 22 yards before leaving the game in the third quarter with bruised ribs.
• Started at running back vs. Oakland (10-8) and rushed 27 times for 134 yards (5.0 yards per carry average) and hauled in three receptions for 38 yards. Marked third career 100-yard rushing performance. Awarded game ball by Head Coach Mike Nolan for his performance, along with QB Alex Smith, CB Walt Harris, and Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner. Named NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK for Week 5.
• Started at running back at Chicago (10-29) and finished with 12 carries for 111 yards and two catches for nine yards. Scampered for a 53-yard run early in the fourth quarter to set up a Joe Nedney field goal, which was the 49ers’ first score of the game. His 21-yard run on the next possession gave way to an Alex Smith touchdown pass to Antonio Bryant.
• Against the NFL’s top rushing defense vs. Minnesota (11-5), ran for 41 yards on 19 carries, while leading the team with five receptions for 36 yards. His 11-yard run in the fourth quarter with 44 seconds left sealed the game for the 49ers. Awarded a game ball as the offensive MVP by Head Coach Mike Nolan.
• Had a banner day at Detroit (11-12), rushing 22 times for 159 yards (7.2 avg.) and hauling in two catches for 14 receiving yards. Marked the second consecutive road game where he went over 100 yards. Took a third-and-16 draw play for 61 yards and a touchdown, breaking several tackles on the opening play. The 61-yard run was the second-longest of the season. Had 148 yards at halftime, a CAREER-HIGH and FRANCHISE-RECORD for rushing yards in a half. The previous best was a 136 yards by Garrison Hearst in 1998 (9-6) in the second half of the 49ers 36-30 overtime victory vs. the New York Jets. Awarded a game ball by Head Coach Mike Nolan.
• Had record day vs. Seattle (11-19), carrying the ball 24 times for a FRANCHISE-RECORD and CAREER-HIGH 212 yards. Also caught four passes for 26 yards. Marked new CAREER-HIGH with 238 combined yards. Surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark on the year, becoming the first 49er to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since Kevan Barlow had 1,024 yards in 2003. Broke free for a 51-yard run in the first quarter, a 20-yard run and a 23-yard run in the second quarter and a 50-yard run in the third quarter. Registered 130 yards in the first half against the Seahawks. Awarded a game ball by Head Coach Mike Nolan and in turn, presented game balls to the entire offensive line. Named NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK for Week 11.
• Continued hot streak at St. Louis (11-26), running for 134 yards on 21 carries and leading the team with four receptions for 31 yards. Sixth100-yard games in 2006 tied a franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. Garrison Heart (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season.
• Rushed 18 times for 130 yards and one touchdown vs. Green Bay (12-10). Also snagged three passes for 38 yards. Marked seventh 100-yard rushing game of the season, setting a new FRANCHISE RECORD. TIED CAREER-LONG RUSH with 72-yard carry in the first quarter that took the 49ers down to the one-yard line.
• Continued assault of the team record books in Thursday Night Game at Seattle (12-14), carrying the ball 29 times for 144 yards and catching four passes for 34 yards and a touchdown. Rushed for 110 yards in the second half. Finished with 356 yards rushing in two games against Seattle in 2006. Hauled in FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECECPTION, a 20-yarder from Alex Smith in the fourth quarter.
• Capped outstanding season at Denver (12-31) by carrying the ball a CAREER HIGH 31 times for 153 yards. Also caught two passes for 32 yards. Was ninth 100-yard rushing game of the season and the tenth career. Also marked the tenth time in 2006 and the 12th time of career that he went over 100 combined yards. Had a 24-yard run in the second quarter to increase his total 16 rushes of 20 or more yards.
2005:
• Played in 14 games, starting one. Inactive for two contests with groin injury.
• Finished season seventh among all NFL rookie running backs in rushing average with 4.8 average per run.
• Led team in rushing with 608 yards on 127 carries. Also had three rushing touchdowns. The last time a rookie led the 49ers in rushing was 1990, when Dexter Carter paced the team with 460 yards. Total 608 yards is highest for 49ers rookie since RB Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983.
• Also caught 15 passes for 131 yards.
• Rushed for 17 yards on four carries and caught two passes for 21 yards in first professional action vs. St. Louis (9-11).
• Rushed for 42 yards on seven carries with a 5.4-yard average vs. Dallas (9-25). Also caught one pass for five yards.
• Led team with nine carries on 89 yards and recorded a CAREER-HIGH 72-yard touchdown in fourth quarter at Washington (10-23). Touchdown was CAREER-FIRST and longest run from scrimmage by a 49ers player since RB Kevan Barlow had 78-yard touchdown run vs. Pittsburgh (11-17-03). Touchdown run was fifth-longest run from scrimmage by 49ers rookie.
• Led team in rushing for third straight week with 55 yards on 15 carries (3.7 avg.) at Chicago (11-13), including a 19-yard long.
• Suffered groin injury in practice week before playing at Seattle (12-11) and missed that game and 49ers contest at Jacksonville (12-18).
• Made FIRST NFL START and had over 100 combined yards with 79 yards rushing on 19 attempts for a 4.2-yard average at Jacksonville (12-18). Led team with three receptions for 57 yards. Caught a 47-yard screen pass from QB Alex Smith during final seconds of second quarter.
• Saw action at running back at St. Louis (12-24), rushing for 68 yards on 10 carries (6.8 avg.) and two touchdowns. Had FIRST-CAREER MULTI-TOUCHDOWN GAME with a 10-yard scoring run in the second quarter and a 30-yard score in the fourth quarter.
• Registered his FIRST CAREER 100-YARD GAME with 108 yards on 25 carries vs. Houston (1-1-06).
COLLEGE:
• Rushed for 1,975 yards at the University of Miami (FL).
• Finished college career ranked seventh on school’s career-record list while 17 scores are tied for 10th.
• Caught 23 passes for 225 yards (9.8 avg.), returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and recorded five tackles on special teams.
• Finished season with career highs for yards rushing (945), carries (197) and touchdowns (8) as senior. Ranked fourth in ACC in rushing yards. Rushing yardage total ranked tenth on the school’s season-record list.
• Majored in business management and organization.
PERSONAL:
• Born Frank Gore (5-14-83) in Coral Gables, FL.
• Attended Coral Gables (FL) High School.
• One of the nation’s most heavily-recruited and highly-regarded running backs in the country.
• Set Dade County record in 2000 for rushing yardage in a season with 2,953 yards and 34 touchdowns senior year.
• Rushed for 1,559 yards and 28 touchdowns in 1999, in addition to 301 receiving yards and four more scores through the air.
• Listed as best tailback on Florida Times-Union Super 75 list and earned Super Prep All-American.
• Single. Resides in Coral Gables, FL.
GORE’S NFL STATISTICS:
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YEAR
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TEAM
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GP
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GS
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RUSH
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YDS
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AVG
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LG
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TD
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REC
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YDS
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AVG
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LG
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TD
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2005
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SF
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14
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1
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127
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608
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4.8
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72t
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3
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15
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131
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8.7
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47
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0
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2006
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SF
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16
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16
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312
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1,695
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5.4
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72
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8
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61
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485
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8.0
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39
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1
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NFL
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TOTALS
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30
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17
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439
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2,303
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5.2
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72t
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11
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76
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616
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8.1
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47
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1
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GORE’S CAREER HIGHS
Rushes — 31 at Denver (12-30-06)
Rushing Yards — 212 vs. Seattle (11-19-06)
Long Rush — 72 (two times) Last vs.Green Bay (12-10-06)
TD Rushes — 2 (three times) Last vs. Arizona (12-24-06)
Receptions — 6 (three times) Last vs. Arizona (12-24-06)
Receiving Yards — 83 at Arizona (9-10-06)
Long Reception - 47 at Jacksonville (12-18-05)
TD Receptions — 1 at Seattle (12-14-06)
Combined Yards — 238 (212 rushing, 26 receiving) vs. Seattle (11-19-06)
NFL HONORS:
NFC Pro Bowl — 2006
NFC Offensive Player of the Week — 2007 (Week 5, Week 11)
Ed Block Courage Award — 2006
Bill Walsh Award — 2006
Source: SF49ers.com
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